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South Korea's Semiconductor Exports Surge 182.5% in Early April on AI Chip Demand

AI demand boosted Korea's semiconductor exports and profits for Samsung and SK hynix; shipments to China and the US rose. Yet policy risks from U.S. tariffs loom despite a record 2025 level. Abstract: The article reports that South Korea's semiconductor exports surged in early April, driven by AI-related demand that increased memory-chip shipments and profits for Samsung Electronics and SK hynix. Exports rose to US$18.3 billion in April 1–20, with total exports up 49.4% to US$50.4 billion and a US$10.4 billion trade surplus. China and the United States were primary growth markets, and 2025 semiconductor exports reached a record US$173.4 billion, up over 20% year over year. However, policy uncertainties persist: a 25% U.S. tariff on certain advanced computing chips could affect sentiment, memory-chip exports being excluded, and tensions in the Middle East and broader tariff policies could weigh on the outlook.

HYBE Founder Park Si-hoo Faces Arrest Request Over Alleged IPO Fraud

Gate News message, April 21 — South Korean authorities requested the arrest of Park Si-hoo, founder and chairman of entertainment company HYBE, on suspicion of fraud in connection with the company's initial public offering (IPO). According to multiple reports, Park allegedly told early investors in

MicroStrategy’s BTC holdings are nearing Satoshi Nakamoto! Can it become the world’s biggest holder in as fast as nine months?

MicroStrategy recently spent $2.5 billion to buy an additional 34,164 bitcoins. Its total holdings have surpassed 815k BTC, nearing Satoshi Nakamoto’s known amount. Analysts project that if it continues this pace of accumulation, MicroStrategy could become the world’s largest bitcoin holder within 9 to 14 months.

U.S. Crypto Adoption Rebounds to 12% in March as Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit $1.32B

U.S. crypto adoption rose to 12% in March after hitting 7% in February, driven by positive Bitcoin ETF inflows. Despite recovery, sentiment is fragile, with many expecting lower Bitcoin prices in 2026, and adoption trends remain skewed towards men and higher-income groups.

SK Hynix employee bonuses exposed! Each person gets a whopping 30 million TWD? In contrast, Samsung sparks a wave of work stoppages

South Korea’s semiconductor industry is changing its compensation culture due to the AI wave. SK hynix will set 10% of operating profit as performance bonuses, with an expected payout of up to 700 million won per employee. Compared with the dissatisfaction and planned strike by Samsung Electronics’ union, talent is flowing to hynix due to pay disparities. As market demand rises, both companies’ profit prospects look optimistic, but debates over how much corporations should give back to society are becoming increasingly intense.

Tether Acquires 8.2% Stake in Antalpha, Gaining Exposure to Bitcoin Lending Platform

Tether-affiliated entities invested $25 million in Antalpha, acquiring 8.2% ownership at the IPO price of $12.80 per share. Antalpha, a fintech platform for Bitcoin mining, reported strong financials, but shares fell over 27% post-disclosure.